Terry, profitable website Re: Here's an example of follow your passion and no money! Yet?
 

Terry, maybe it's time to turn it into a profitable private membership site :-)

Have you ever considered and explored this option?

Alexander
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Re: Great info
 

Boyd -

> Masked man, you're very interesting and I
> will read every message you post.

--I've been reading your posts for years so let me return the compliment :) .

> I believe I've fired a few holes in that
> myth as part of the onslaught of messages I
> post here. Checking the archives (Dien: you
> do backup your message archives, I hope) I
> find this so-called gem:

Great great info and to the point - I also found the stuff Michael had mentioned ... that thread really puts it all in perspective!

> That market is also too crowded, plus
> America is on a trend toward becoming more
> straitlaced, and as a trader I always follow
> the overriding trend.

--Hmm... interesting - I didn't realize what with all the debauchery that fills our screens. Curious Boyd - what are you indicators for this trend?

> I've got tons of opinions. :-) Like the one
> I used as my 'Subject.' Instead of finding
> your passion and the money will follow, find
> a bunch of money and your passion will
> follow.

--Okay then ... sounds like I gotta' get back to finding a "bunch of money" ...(which, actually, is something I love ... runs a close 2nd to my afformentioned subject).

Thanks again for a great post.

-Anon

Re: Here's another way to think about it
 

Louise -

> As for beautiful women, you've had some
> suggestions already for businesses. If
> you ever intend to settle down, you might
> think beyond your 20s and try to see
> yourself in your 50s and what you'd like
> to see there - a wife? children? a business
> with your name on it?

-- As much as I hate to admit it - I'm actually past my 20's ... yeah, yeah i know ... maturity isn't exactly one of my strong points (hey - just being honest).

LOL ...but thanks for the advice regardless.

Increased prudishness + PIC :-)
 

Hi,

You wrote (about my opinion that America is getting more prudish):
> --Hmm... interesting - I didn't realize what
> with all the debauchery that fills our
> screens. Curious Boyd - what are you
> indicators for this trend?

It's really just my opinion, based on my trendwatching.

BTW, even if America gets more straitlaced on the outside, human nature will keep working under the surface. For example, the picture below is of a kid who was lucky enough to be given a birthday party at Hooters. He doesn't seem to be too horrified. :-)

Best,

- Boyd

Re: So what is your passion?
 

Sorry, I wasn't blowing your request off - I've just been extremely busy. I mentioned your request to a few contacts (while I'm not involved in that aspect of the publishing biz, I have handled the layout for some who are) - I'm just waiting to see if any of them are interested in even talking to a new author. One I know has stopped new submissions for awhile. I'm also going through a list of independent puplishers that I have to see if any fit the bill (hey, got to keep on top of what the competitors are doing *grin*).

Anyway - why don't you drop me an e-mail so I can send you some contacts when I get them (it may take a day or two) - no obligation and you won't be put on some mailing list (don't have one and don't want one). Of course, if you need someone to design the book...I'd appreciate a shot at it but you are not obligated at all!

One hint - start putting somthing together. Most of the folks I know will want a sample of your writing/preview of the book.

Thanks,

Tam

Re: Chase your passion and you'll find success - right? Well then...
 

Dear Anonymous,

I am just going to comment on the first thing that struck me about your post and that was the headline.

That is the "Chase your passion" part, specifically the "chase" part.

One of the definitions of "chase" is frenzied seeking after something desired.

"Frenzied seeking" is one of those lack or scarcity attributes, using the Laws of Attraction, will REPEL that which you are desiring.

"Chasing you passion" then is like spraying repellent all over it.

Well, the passion may remain intact, I should say spraying a wall of repellent over you so that the object of your passion goes away instead of coming close.

Not Sure What Words to Use to Close,

Julie Jordan Scott

Re: So what is your passion?
 

Tam -

Gee thanks! I didn't think you were blowing the request off - this board seems to move very quickly onto the next subject so I thought maybe you got caught up in Michael's "Migrant Success" quest like the rest of us (lol) ...

...anyway, goodness, thanks very much - I actually only wanted to know who's who - but you've obviously gone beyond that - I wasn't trying to ingratiate myself that way - but thanks regardless!

Will send email - but will put something together first, as you requested. (Course you'll get first design shot :).

-Anon
> Sorry, I wasn't blowing your request off -
> I've just been extremely busy. I mentioned
> your request to a few contacts (while I'm
> not involved in that aspect of the
> publishing biz, I have handled the layout
> for some who are) - I'm just waiting to see
> if any of them are interested in even
> talking to a new author. One I know has
> stopped new submissions for awhile. I'm also
> going through a list of independent
> puplishers that I have to see if any fit the
> bill (hey, got to keep on top of what the
> competitors are doing *grin*).

> Anyway - why don't you drop me an e-mail so
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